William Shakespeare
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Drama
Richard II, Arcola Theatre – Review
An exciting, modern-day take on Shakespeare's political drama that's particularly pertinent just before the Mayoral election.
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Drama
Hamlet, Who’s There?, Park Theatre – Review
Pros: An incredible Hamlet, internally desperate and silently anguished, and a claustrophobic and unnerving atmosphere Cons: Heavy abridgement, and slightly…
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Alternative
Bards without Borders, Rich Mix – Review
A worthy idea for a Shakespeare 400 tribute, thwarted by fuss and lack of focus.
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Features
What Would Shakespeare Do?
With the EU Referendum looming, Samantha Simmonds considers an age-old political question: What Would Shakespeare Do?
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Drama
Hamlet, The Cockpit – Review
A fresh and more humanised version of a timeless classic, good but not particularly memorable.
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Drama
Much Ado About Nothing, The Rose Playhouse – Review
A fast-paced, funny and moving piece of punchy Shakespeare.
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Henry V, Middle Temple Hall – Review
A superb adaptation of what could have been a dry play, full of emotion that could be seen clearly in…
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Reviews
Twelfth Night, The French Protestant Church, Soho Square – Review
Pros: An unusual setting and superb performances that made great use of the venue’s features. Cons: Scena Mundi’s production took…
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Drama
The Merry Wives, Rose Theatre Kingston – Review
The Windsor Wives go Northern for this frolicsome farce which promises a merry night for (nearly) all concerned - even…
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Drama
Much Ado About Nothing – Queen’s Theatre, Review
A warm and funny production celebrating the first term of Douglas Rintoul as artistic director.
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